US Bridges

I0010 over St. Bernard Ave Off Ramp

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 MI East of US 90 · Structure no. 023604509005978

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
427 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,605
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over St. Bernard Ave Off Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over St. Bernard Ave Off Ramp in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,605 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,365 by 2041. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesSt. Bernard Ave Off Ramp
Location2.3 MI East of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.97473, -90.0642
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length427 ft (130.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,605 (2021)
Projected traffic19,365 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over St. Bernard Ave Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over St. Bernard Ave Off Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over St. Bernard Ave Off Ramp carry?

About 17,605 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over St. Bernard Ave Off Ramp?

The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over St. Bernard Ave Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.